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 BAR
The Lost Years of Merlin

T.A. Barron

A young boy who has no indentification or memory of his past washes ashore on the coast of Wales and finds his true name after a series of fantastic adventures.

 

 FLE
Flight of the Dragon Kyn

Susan Fletcher

Fifteen-year old Kara is summoned by King Orrik, who believes she has the power to call down the dragons that have been plundering his realm. One of three books in this series.

 

 IBB
The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson

All the magical creatures who once lived in England now inhabit a hidden island. Once every nine years it is possible to travel from to or from the island to England, and on one of these trips the young Prince of the island is kidnapped. Nine years later, three creatures form an expedition to bring him back, with unexpected results.

 

LEV
Ella Enchanted

Gail Carson Levine

In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.

 

MCG
The Moorchild

Eloise McGraw

Feeling that she is neither fully human nor "Folk," a changeling learns her true identity and attempts to find the human child whose place she had been given.

 

WIN
The Castle in the Attic

Elizabeth Winthrop

Twelve-year old William discovers a magic castle in his attic that transports him to another country where he must battle the evil forces who are trying to rule there.

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